Contact Information and Disclaimer

A Message from the Registrar

Mission Statement
__ Statement of Values

2009/2010 Schedule of Dates

General Information
__ History
__ Programs Offered
__ Facilities
__ Student Services
__ Athletics
__ Career Services
__ Health Services
__ Residence and Food Services
__ Academic Support Services
__ Peer Tutoring Program
__ Student Government
__ International Programs
__ Agricultural Colleges Exchange Program
__ Articulation Agreements
__ Professional Organizations for Agrologists and Engineers
__ E-mail Usage at NSAC
__ Computing Services
__ Library
__ Day Care
__ Continuing and Distance Education

Admissions Information
__ Admissions Status
__ Admission

Admission Requirements
__ Admission Requirements, by Program
__ For Students From High Schools In The United States Of America

Financial Information
__ Tuition Fees (Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents)
__ Tuition Fees (International Students)
__ Books
__ Student and Technology Renewal Fees
__ Program-related Fees
__ Residence and Meal Plan Fees
__ Refunds
__ Non-payment of Fees
__ Application to Graduate
__ Transcripts
__ Registration Deposit
__ Residence Deposit/Cancellation Fee
__ Canada Student Loans Program
__ International Student Information

Regulations and Procedures
__ Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
__ Advising
__ Academic Standing
__ Academic Responsibility
__ Missing Classes and Course Work
__ Advanced Standing
__ Athletics
__ Auditing Courses
__ Challenge for Credit
__ Course Load
__ Dropping Courses
__ Examinations
__ Grades
__ Graduation
__ Standing on Graduation
__ Health Insurance Requirements
__ Permission to Take Courses Elsewhere
__ Plagiarism
__ President's List
__ Readmission
__ Registration
__ Residence
__ Student Safety
__ Student Status
__ Transcripts
__ Withdrawal

Explanation of Terms and Codes

Campus Map

Contact Information and Disclaimer

The information in the 2009/10 Calendar published here has been extracted from the official published Nova Scotia Agricultural College Calendar and is not the official calendar. If there are any discrepancies, the official published Nova Scotia Agricultural College Calendar will be considered the final and accurate authority.

Embrace Your World

104th Calendar
2009/2010

MAILING ADDRESS
Office of the Registrar
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
PO Box 550, Truro
Nova Scotia, Canada B2N 5E3

902.893.6722 Tel
1.888.700.6722 Toll-free
902.895.5529 Fax
reg@nsac.ca
www.nsac.ca

To improve communication at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, e mail is approved as one of the official means of communication for academic and administrative purposes. As with all official University communications, faculty, staff and students have a responsibility to ensure that e-mail is accessed, read, and acted upon in a timely fashion. Use of NSAC e mail is bound by the guidelines set out in the official NSAC Code of Conduct, the NSAC Information Technology Services Policy, the NS Provincial Government e-mail policy, and any relevant federal or provincial legislation.

The Nova Scotia Agricultural College reserves the right to make changes to this Calendar without notice. The publication of information in this Calendar does not bind the University to the provision of courses, programs, schedules of studies, or facilities as listed herein.

Not all courses listed in the Calendar are offered every year. Students are encouraged to check Nova Scotia Agricultural College's online course registration system: www.nsac.ca/reg/register.asp.

The Nova Scotia Agricultural College does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage suffered or incurred by any student as a result of suspension or termination of classes, courses, or services caused by fire, weather, natural disaster, budget limitations, strikes, lockouts, riots, war, quarantine, the operation of law, damage to university property, or for any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College.

A Message from the Registrar

I want to welcome you to the Nova Scotia Agricultural College (NSAC). Selecting both a university and academic program are major decisions in your life and I want to assure you that NSAC
is an excellent choice. We are a specialized university with programs at the technology,
degree and graduate levels. Our programs include preveterinary studies, plant science,
animal science, veterinary technology, business, engineering, environmental science
and a number of other disciplines that play a vital role in today’s society. The overall NSAC experience prepares students both intellectually and socially to excel in their respective fields
and to make significant contributions to their communities.

While many of our students go directly into the workforce after graduation, securing key positions
in their respective industries, others continue into graduate and professional programs.
Many of our students have gone on to become scientists, veterinarians, engineers, teachers,
doctors, agrologists, pharmacists and lawyers. There is no limit on where an NSAC
education can take you.

As a small university we pride ourselves on our frequent and personal interactions with students.
Our faculty and staff know students by their first names and are dedicated to working together
as a team to provide you with the best possible overall experience. We do this in three primary ways:

1) We provide a stimulating learning environment that challenges students to think critically
and question the theories and information that are being presented in the classroom, lab, and field.
Our faculty ensures that the learning is active and applied, and that students get out of their seats
to perform experiments and conduct their own research.

2) We extend this dynamic learning environment into your everyday life. There are a host of activities, clubs, and sports to participate in at the NSAC, such as the Equestrian Club, AC Theatre Society, rugby, basketball, and student government. These provide unparalleled opportunities to have fun, learn, and develop your leadership potential.

3) We support you not only as a student but as a complete individual. Our support services range
from academic advising and tutoring to health services, career services, and counselling.
No matter what you encounter, we are here to help you navigate your way through both academic
and non-academic matters.

To ensure that we continue to provide this excellent overall student experience, we regularly survey our students. In our 2008 student surveys (NSSE, CUSC) we have continued to score significantly higher than the national average in most key areas. Although we are proud of this fact, we firmly believe in continuous improvement and are working towards making our academic programs
and student support services even better.

I sincerely hope that you will select NSAC as your university of choice, that you will participate
fully in the overall university experience, both in and out of the classroom,
and that you make a meaningful contribution to campus life, just as you someday will
in your community.

I look forward to meeting you and invite you to contact me if you have any questions
regarding NSAC or any aspect of university life.

Wayne Paquet
Registrar

Mission Statement

NSAC is a specialized university providing technical, undergraduate and graduate education
in agriculture and its related life and social science disciplines. Our high quality research
and scholarship generates knowledge and solutions for healthy, sustainable societies.
Our diverse teaching, outreach and international activities help train future leaders for rural
industries and communities in Atlantic Canada and around the world.

STATEMENT OF VALUES
In support of their mission, the faculty and staff of the College espouse the following values:

Excellence
We seek to achieve excellence in all we do. Our evaluation of ourselves and our students
should reflect this high standard. We seek continuous improvement in our teaching, research
and service and expect from our students, faculty and staff a dedication and commitment
to these pursuits.

Leadership
We provide leadership in the pursuit of truth, innovation, and solutions to problems
encountered by the agriculture and food industry and rural communities. We seek to provide
our students with opportunities to develop leadership skills, wisdom, and independence.

Cooperation
We seek cooperation and partnership with industry representatives, government agencies,
and other universities and colleges in Canada and around the world.

Accessibility
We strive to make our programs accessible to all.

Community
We are responsible for ensuring a safe, healthy, motivating environment for the entire College community. We also have a commitment to the wider human community to act with equity,
charity, and responsibility both as an institution and as individuals comprising the institution.

Accountability
We cherish the ideals of academic freedom and individual rights while recognizing the importance
of personal and professional integrity and accountability for our actions. We operate in a fiscally responsible manner with all funding groups.

Environmental Responsibility
We seek to act respectfully and responsibly towards the environment and to provide leadership
in soil and water conservation.

Respect and Fairness
We are dedicated to our students and to their pursuit of skills and knowledge. We respect
all persons without prejudice or discrimination. We respect the opinions of others
and encourage open debate. We strive to deal fairly with all people.

2009/2010 SCHEDULE OF DATES

General Information

HISTORY
The Nova Scotia Agricultural College was formally opened in 1905 to assume and expand
the work that for several years had been carried on by the School of Horticulture in Wolfville
and the School of Agriculture in Truro. The College operates under the authority of an Act
of the Legislature of Nova Scotia. The College colours are blue and gold.

PROGRAMS OFFERED
A wide range of programs is offered at NSAC, including:
• a four-year Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) program offered in association
with Dalhousie University
• a two-year Master of Science program offered in association with Dalhousie University
• a two-year Engineering diploma program
• a two-year Pre-Veterinary Medicine program
• a two-year Bachelor of Technology program in Environmental Horticulture that requires prior completion of a two-year landscape-related diploma program
(in association with Dalhousie University)
• a four-year Bachelor of Technology program in Applied Science offered
in association with Dalhousie University
• a two-year Veterinary Technology Diploma program
• a two-year Environmental Horticulture Technology Diploma program
• a two-year Plant Science Technology Diploma program
• a two-year Enterprise Management Diploma program, with specializations in Dairy, Equine, Companion Animal, Farming, and Greenhouse and Nursery
• an Academic Certificate program in Organic Agriculture.

Detailed information on these programs can be found in individual program sections in this calendar. Please consult the Table of Contents.

NSAC partners with two universities, Brock University and Dronten
University of Applied Sciences, on the delivery of their degree programs.
• Bachelor of Science in Oenology and Viticulture program from the University of Brock
Students study for one or two years at NSAC and then complete the Bachelor of Science
in Oenology and Viticulture program at the University of Brock.
• Bachelor of Administration (Honours) degree in International Food Business from Dronten
University of Applied Sciences
Students study in years 1 and 3 at NSAC, with year 2 offered in the Netherlands,
and year 4 available at either campus.

Detailed information on these programs is available from the NSAC Registry Office.

NSAC reserves the right to make program revisions or additions.

FACILITIES
The Nova Scotia Agricultural College is located on a 165-hectare property at Bible Hill,
a kilometre northeast of Truro, Nova Scotia. The College buildings – Cumming Hall,
Harlow Institute, Banting Building, MacRae Library, Langille Athletic Centre, Collins Horticultural Building, Cox Institute of Agricultural Technology, Boulden Building, Hancock Veterinary Building, Haley Institute, the Dairy Building, MacMillan Show Centre, and a modern farm building complex – provide excellent teaching and research facilities, as well as offices and laboratories for faculty
and staff and for some staff of the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture. Fraser House,
Trueman House, Chapman House, and Jenkins Hall provide excellent accommodation
and dining facilities for students. There are also daycare facilities on campus, for staff
and students with young children.

STUDENT SERVICES
The Dean of Student Services is responsible for all non-classroom aspects of student life
from initial acceptance to graduation. This includes areas such as residence and food services, medical/counseling services, career services, and athletics.

Athletics
Recreational activities. The Langille Athletic Centre provides an opportunity for students to choose
a number of activities to enjoy during their leisure time. Racquetball, squash, and badminton
are very popular racquet games. The spacious facility includes a power-lifting room with free weights and a number of specific benches for the serious lifter. A fitness and muscle-toning room contains individual weight machines, stair climbers, bikes, rowing machines, and other equipment
for the individual who wants to maintain a level of fitness. Swimming, tennis, golf, and curling
facilities are also available, off campus, to students during the academic year.

Intramural athletics. The intramural program includes competition in soccer, softball, volleyball, hockey, basketball, badminton, table tennis, racquetball, squash, flag football, and ultimate Frisbee.

Varsity athletics. NSAC is one of ten members in the Atlantic Colleges Athletic Association. Conference sports for both men and women include soccer, volleyball, and basketball.
Winners from the ACAA advance to the national championships administered by the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association.

Also recognized as varsity teams are men’s and women’s woodsmen and rugby teams.
Rugby teams compete with other post-secondary teams in the Maritimes. The woodsmen teams compete in Canadian Intercollegiate Lumberjacking Association (CILA) tournaments throughout
the year against teams from New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Maine, Vermont, and New York.

Career Services
NSAC provides facilities and personnel to assist graduates and undergraduates in obtaining
part-time, summer, and permanent employment.

Career Services contacts representatives of the agricultural industry to arrange
for on- and off-campus recruitment of student employees. Individual counseling related
to career planning and employment information associated with agriculture are also available. Employment opportunities are posted on bulletin boards at various locations on campus.
General information on career planning, potential employers, and exchange programs
is also available at Career Services.

Health Services
The clinic is located in the Dairy Building, with weekday hours being maintained from mid-August
to late June. Students are assisted with physical, emotional, and lifestyle issues. In that process,
Peer Educators share current lifestyle and personal health advice with fellow students.
General health concerns and referrals to community specialists are also made through
the Assistant Dean, Health Services. Physician-attended clinics are held weekly,
and topical clinics held during each semester.

Residence and Food Services
Accommodation and dining facilities are available for up to 350 students in co-educational
and single-sex arrangements. Three residences – Chapman, Fraser and Trueman
– are equipped with private and shared accommodation, modern laundry facilities, mail delivery,
and student lounge/games room. Each room is equipped with basic furnishings such as bed, mattress, desk, chair, closet, and drapes. Students are encouraged to develop their social
and personal potential through participation in House Council, Student Union, and Student Services activities. Some of the student accommodations at Trueman House feature apartment-like
living in large, bright, recently renovated rooms. Each 11-bedroom section (apartment) includes
a fully equipped kitchen, sitting room with cable TV, high-speed Internet, microwave, laundry room, storage area, and shared washrooms and showers.

Food Services provide a balanced, healthy menu from which on campus students may choose
a variety of main-course and dessert items. Special meals are held to celebrate occasions
such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.

Academic Support Services
The Nova Scotia Department of Education provides support for post-secondary students
with a permanent learning disability and/or physical/mental disability. NSAC students may seek
assistance from a Special Cohort Coordinator located on campus. Documentation
(a Psych Ed assessment for a learning disability; a letter from a doctor for a physical disability)
must be provided with regards to the disability and its impact on learning. The Special Cohort Coordinator can assist Canadian students with applications for funding resources
(e.g. Canada Study Grant). Students from other countries must apply to their respective home countries for similar funding. If the student is accepted by the Department of Education
(Rehabilitation Programs and Services) as a client, such assistance as tutoring, note-taking, interpreters (for hearing impaired) and FM systems may be funded.

Peer Tutoring Program
A peer tutoring program provided by Student Services is available for all NSAC students.
To access the service, students meet with the program co-ordinator, sign a contract,
and are matched with an appropriate tutor. Students may seek help for more than one subject
area at a time. Each student normally receives two hours of tutorial per week for each course.

Student Government
Through a system of self-government, students are encouraged to accept the greatest possible degree of responsibility in connection with their own affairs. Only full-time students taking regular programs are allowed to act as executive members of the Student Union or as members of student committees.

Faculty members are appointed by the Faculty to act in an advisory capacity with student committees on financial, literary, social, and athletic affairs so that every possible benefit may be derived
from these activities.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
NSAC is committed to being a leader in global food security. Opportunities are available
for students to participate in this process by enhancing their global knowledge base
and professional skill set. Students can participate in a variety of ways, including student
} exchanges and courses that are taught in foreign countries.

NSAC Student Exchanges
• Students spend one or two semesters abroad.
• Tuition is paid at NSAC; Canadian students are eligible for Canada Student Loans.
• Courses are recognized for transfer credit by NSAC and the partner institution.

Application deadlines are announced each semester via www.nsac.ca/international. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

NSAC Study Agreements
NSAC has formal agreements with the following institutions. Students pay tuition at the host university. Students coming to NSAC must meet English language requirements and pay International Student tuition and fees.

• Students spend one or two semesters abroad.
• International Student tuition fees apply; Canadian students are eligible for Canada Student Loans.

Courses are recognized for transfer credit by NSAC and the partner institution.

International Course Credits
• Students travel abroad with NSAC faculty for the delivery of one- to three-week course offerings.
• Tuition is paid at NSAC; Canadian students are eligible for Canada Student Loans.
• Credit and non-credit options are available.

Agro-eco Study Tour: held in Cuba, one week in the Winter semester
The British Garden: Spring semester
Food Systems in the Tropics: Spring semester
Agricultural Systems of Central Europe: Spring semester

Students can request consideration for credit through Special Topics courses and/or Research Methods courses when participating in international study programs. Contact NSAC International
or Registry for more details.

International Associations
• College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Jamaica.
CASE, in association with NSAC, offers the Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Sciences
and the Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Production and Food Systems Management.
These programs are delivered at CASE.

For more information on international study, work, or internship opportunities for students,
please contact NSAC International at www.nsac.ca/international.

AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES EXCHANGE PROGRAM
This program provides an opportunity for technical students in several of the programs
to enroll in another college for one semester of their second academic year.
In this way they broaden their study program.

Other colleges participating with NSAC in this program are:
• Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, Ontario
• Eastern College, Newfoundland & Labrador
• Olds College, Alberta
• Lakeland College, Vermilion Campus, Alberta
• University of Maine

Arrangements may also be made for students who wish to complete a semester of study
at colleges in Britain, with approval.

Students wishing to do a technical exchange program at another institution must have that program approved by the Registrar. The request should be submitted to the Registrar by the student’s program advisor or the Department Head. Upon approval of the program, the student will be issued a Letter
of Permission detailing which courses will be replaced in the student’s program and which courses must be completed at the host institution. The programs must be laid out before the student leaves
for the exchange institution.

Articulation Agreements
NSAC works collaboratively with other universities to extend the educational experience
of students by formalizing the study of a program at more than one educational institution.
More information on these programs is available at the NSAC Registry Office and on the website (www.nsac.ca/international business).

2 + 2 FAFU/NSAC Program
Chinese students take the first two years of their B.Sc.(Agr.) from Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University (FAFU) and the final two years at NSAC.

NSAC/Brock Viticulture Program
Students study for one or two years at NSAC and then complete the Bachelor of Science
in Oenology and Viticulture program at the University of Brock.

NSAC/Dronten International Food Business Program
NSAC is partnering with Dronten University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands to offer Dronten’s Bachelor of Administration (Honours) degree in International Food Business. This program
is designed to provide students with an international business education in managing food
value-chains. Students will study and experience job placements in both North America and Europe.
See website for more details (www.nsac.ca/internatio)

• international food systems
• business processes
• food value chains
• communication strategies
• entrepreneurship, managing innovation
• marketing management
• market research
• organizational behavior
• business planning
• international trade

Students study at their home institution the first year; in year two both groups will study together in the Netherlands; in the third year both groups will study in Canada; and in the final year students can choose to study either in the Netherlands or Canada. Graduates will be prepared for a wide range of careers in international food businesses, either as entrepreneurs or employees. The basic foundation in business management theory and skills coupled with practical training in job placements will prove useful in pursuing other careers and opportunities, including further study.

Admission into the Bachelor of Administration (Honours) in International Food Business requires high school graduation with an average of at least 75% in five Grade 12 university preparatory subjects (with no mark below 60%), including:
• English
• university preparatory Mathematics

Applicants must also submit a letter of intent outlining their commitment to the program and must agree to a personal interview, if requested.

Professional Organizations for Agrologists and Engineers
Agrology is “the profession of applying science and scientific principles to the business and art of agriculture.” University graduates who are skilled in the science and business of agriculture are encouraged to join their provincial Institute of Agrologists. Provincial Institutes offer the opportunity to get to know and exchange ideas with other professional agrologists in the province and in other parts of Canada through membership in the Agricultural Institute of Canada. Membership in an Institute of Agrologists provides an element of fellowship in the profession, and opportunities to attend scientific conferences and educational tours and to receive newsletters and technical publications. Membership in an Institute is required by provincial statute to practice agrology in most provinces.
The practice of engineering in Canada is governed by independent and autonomous provincial and territorial associations of Professional Engineers, which serve as licensing bodies for the profession. Each association has been established under a Professional Engineering Act adopted by its provincial or territorial legislature. The Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (CCPE) is the national federation of those associations of Professional Engineers and assists them in coordinating and standardizing their work. One such standardization is the accreditation of all Canadian engineering programs to ensure that the academic content and teaching facilities are acceptable to allow graduates admission into all provincial and territorial associations.

E-mail Usage at NSAC
To improve communication at NSAC, e-mail is approved as one of the official means of communication for academic and administrative purposes. As with all official University communications, faculty, staff and students have a responsibility to ensure that e-mail is accessed, read, and acted upon in a timely fashion. Use of NSAC e-mail is bound by the guidelines set out
in the official NSAC Code of Conduct, the NSAC Information Technology Services Policy,
the NS Provincial Government e-mail policy, and any relevant federal or provincial legislation.

Computing Services
Information Technology Services is responsible for managing the computing resources found
on the NSAC Academic Network. The mandate of ITS is to:

• provide a consistent, state-of-the-art academic computing environment;
• provide broad and flexible access;
• provide an equitable distribution of academic computing resources to meet the
demands of the College community;
• ensure that graduating students are equipped to meet the challenges of new
communications technology; and
• provide efficient and effective management of NSAC computing resources.

ITS manages over 135 workstations running Windows environments. The workstations
are distributed among five general-access labs and connected through a campus-wide network. Microsoft and Corel Suite applications, mathematical, statistical, and CAD software,
and discipline-specific software are available from any workstation. Students have full access
to both Internet and e-mail services from any lab.

The ITS Media Centre provides students with access to digital cameras, multimedia projectors, scanners, imaging software, and colour printing. The MacRae Library catalogue and library catalogues from other educational institutions are available through the campus network.

Internet and e-mail services are available to students living in residence. For information
about residence connections please contact Student Services at (902) 893-6672.

For further information about any other computing question please contact the Helpdesk:
• e-mail helpdesk@nsac.ca
• phone (902) 893-6154
• fax (902) 893-5449

The Acceptable Use Policy of NSAC Computing Resources and the NSAC Computing
Services User Policy govern the use of computing resources.

MacRae Library
Registered students, faculty, and staff have access to services and collections representing the world literature of the life sciences, agriculture and food sciences, environmental sciences, and core collections in the social sciences and humanities.

Library services: Nova Scotia
As a member of Novanet, NSAC shares a single online catalogue of library holdings with nine
other post-secondary institutions in Nova Scotia. NSAC users may borrow free of charge from
a collection of over 2 million volumes, and access electronic resources through links
in the Novanet catalogue and on the MacRae Library web page (www.nsac.ca/library).

Library services: Atlantic Region
As a member of the Atlantic Scholarly Information Network (ASIN), the MacRae Library provides a suite of services for researchers at all stages of their careers, and access to collections of university libraries in Atlantic Canada. Services include: an electronic journal title list with Link Resolver,
single-search federated searching, and reference management software program RefWorks.
Other services include a Document Delivery service (Interlibrary Loans) and repository services. Seventeen Atlantic Canadian post-secondary institutions participate in ASIN.

Library services: Canada
As a member of the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN), the MacRae Library participates in national site-licensing initiatives. NSAC students, faculty, and research staff
have access to approximately 15,000 full-text peer-reviewed electronic journals such
as Elsevier/Science Direct, ASABE Technical Library, Wiley, Springer, Taylor & Francis, American Chemical Society, and Institute of Physics, to name just a few, and approximately 600 e-books.

Electronic Resources:
MacRae Library electronic resources can be accessed from any computer workstation on the campus network, including the library, and from remote locations. The Library subscribes to many databases for the agricultural sciences, including CAB Abstracts and CAB Archive 1910–1972, AGRICOLA, AGRIS, Food Science and Technology Abstracts, BIO & AGR Index as well as Academic Search Premier and Web of Science.

Day Care
The NSAC Day Care is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Advisors appointed
by the President. The day care is open five days a week from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. It is licensed
under the Department of Community Services for 33 children per day. A reduced rate is available
for the children of students. Five subsidized spaces are also funded by the Department of Community Services. These spaces are available only to students whose income falls below a certain level. Remember to reserve early to ensure a space in September. The NSAC Day Care promotes
quality child care.

Continuing and Distance Education
NSAC students often benefit from learning opportunities offered through Continuing & Distance Education (CDE). We offer a variety of credit and non-credit courses and programs, including online certificates, professional development, skills training, general interest programs, and customized training. The variety of delivery methods, such as the Internet and weekend and evening workshops, makes our courses flexible for your schedule.

A number of credit courses are held in the Spring/Summer semester. Visit our website to see
what will be available. Spring/Summer courses are based on student demand.

For updated information on CDE courses and programs, check the CDE website at www.nsac.ca/cde or call (902) 893-6666. On campus, CDE’s main office is Room 276 of the Haley Institute.

Admissions Information

Admissions Status
Full-time
Students are admitted to a program of study as full-time (three or more courses per semester) students if they meet all current admission requirements of that program at the time of application
and there is room in the program. The Registrar may admit full-time students on a probationary basis.
Full-time students in good standing have the right to move through the program in the normal fashion.

Part-time
Students are admitted to a program of study as part-time (fewer than three courses per semester) students if they meet all the current admission requirements of that program at the time of application and there is room in the program. The Registrar may admit part-time students on a probationary basis. Part-time students in good standing have the right to move through the program in the normal fashion.

Mature
Students who are at least 23 years of age and who do not meet admission requirements
may be admitted as either full-time or part-time students on the basis of being mature applicants. Mature applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis, and may be admitted on a probationary basis. Mature students who complete one full semester in good standing assume normal
student status.

Visiting
Students are admitted as visiting students on the basis of a Letter of Permission from another
post-secondary institution. Enrollment in specific courses is subject to availability of seats in the course. Visiting students do not have student status beyond the semester to which they are admitted.

No Program
Students may be admitted to one or more courses on a “no program” basis. Admission is to specified courses on a case-by-case basis. No-program students have no ongoing status.

International
Students who do not have Canadian citizenship or permanent residence in Canada may be admitted as International students. These students must produce proof of a student visa before permission
to register will be granted.

Admission
It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure that the application file is complete.
The following must be submitted by each applicant to the Office of the Registrar:
• a completed application form (forms not properly completed will delay processing)
• the application fee of $25
• an official record of high school work
• an official transcript for work done at previous post-secondary institutions (if applicable)
• evidence of competency in English for applicants whose native language is not English
(see information on English Language Tests)
• supplementary information as required for specific programs.

Response to Applications
NSAC will respond to applications as promptly as possible and will advise applicants of any documentation still required. When the documentation is complete, applications are placed in the hands of the appropriate admissions committee. Although every effort is made to have decisions made quickly, there may be a delay during peak periods. As soon as decisions are made,
whether admission, deferral, or rejection, applicants will be advised.
Please note, possession of minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Early Acceptance
Applicants currently attending high school who have good grades, i.e. a strong average,
may be given early acceptance, conditional on satisfactory completion of work for which
they are currently enrolled.

Final Acceptance
Applicants must successfully complete high school classes in the required subjects or leave their current post-secondary institution in good standing.

Academic Probation
Students may be admitted to NSAC on Academic Probation:
(a) if the student is a mature student who does not meet admission requirements
for the program, or
(b) if the student’s last full-time enrollment at any institution has resulted in dismissal or suspension for academic reasons, or
(c) if the student meets most, but not all, of the requirements for admission.

When a student is admitted on probation, all regulations for probationary students apply.

English Language Requirements
Applicants whose native language is not English must provide official results from one
of the following standardized tests:
• TOEFL – a minimum score of 550 OR a minimum computer-based TOEFL score of 213
• TOEFL iBT – a minimum score of 80
• MELAB – a minimum score of 80
• IELTS – a minimum score of 6.0

Note: Students who meet all admission requirements except for the English Testing levels may
be accepted to NSAC subject to completion of a University Preparatory English Program offered
by the International Language Institute, in cooperation with NSAC. Please contact NSAC
for more information.

International students studying in English and using a Canadian high school curriculum
are granted admission exemptions from writing the TOEFL/IELTS or comparable English
tests under the following criteria:
• successful completion of Nova Scotia high school diploma with a minimum
average grade of 60% (C)
• successful completion of Academic English 12 with a minimum grade of 60% (C).

These students must still meet program-specific admission requirements.

Application Deadlines for Domestic Students

Application Deadlines for International Students

Admission Requirements

NSAC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS, BY PROGRAM 2009/2010
Possession of the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission.

B.Sc. (Agriculture) and Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Admission into the B.Sc.(Agr.) or the Pre-Veterinary program requires high school graduation
with an average of at least 60% in five Grade 12 university preparatory subjects:
• English
• Pre-Calculus Mathematics (or 70% in Academic Mathematics)*
• any two of the following science requirements: Chemistry*, Biology, Physics*, Geology, Oceanography, or Agriculture
• one elective.

Note: Nova Scotia students who have successfully completed five Grade 12 university preparatory credits, including English and Mathematics, are able to use NS Oceans 11 and/or NS Agriculture 11 to meet the above-noted science requirements.

* Applicants who are otherwise qualified but do not have the appropriate physics, chemistry
and/or math courses may be admitted with the requirement that they take the relevant non-credit introductory studies course(s) in their first year prior to registering in the degree-level counterpart(s).
The non-credit introductory studies courses are CHEM0050 Preparatory Chemistry, PHYS0050 Introductory Physics, and MATH0050 Functions.

Engineering Diploma
Admission into the Engineering program requires high school graduation with an average
of at least 60% in five Grade 12 university preparatory subjects:
• English
• Pre-Calculus Mathematics (or 70% in Academic Mathematics)*
• Chemistry*
• Physics*
• one elective.

* Applicants who are otherwise qualified but do not have the appropriate physics, chemistry
and/or math courses may be admitted with the requirement that they take the relevant non-credit introductory studies course(s) in their first year prior to registering in the degree-level counterpart(s). The non-credit introductory studies courses are CHEM0050 Preparatory Chemistry,
PHYS0050 Introductory Physics, and MATH0050 Functions.

Bachelor of Technology (Environmental Horticulture)
Admission into the Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Horticulture program requires completion of the Environmental Horticulture Technology program (or its equivalent)
with an average of at least 60%.

Bachelor of Technology in Applied Science
Admission into the Bachelor of Technology in Applied Science program requires high school graduation with an average of at least 60% in five Grade 12 university preparatory subjects:
• English
• Pre-Calculus Mathematics (or 70% in Academic Mathematics)*
• Physics*
• two electives

Note: Courses in Technology Education, Chemistry, and Biology would be an asset.

* Applicants who are otherwise qualified but do not have the appropriate physics, chemistry
and/or math courses may be admitted with the requirement that they take the relevant non-credit introductory studies course(s) in their first year prior to registering in the degree-level counterpart(s).
The non-credit introductory studies courses are CHEM0050 Preparatory Chemistry, PHYS0050 Introductory Physics, and MATH0050 Functions.

Technology Diploma (Enterprise Management)
Admission into the Diploma in Enterprise Management program requires high school graduation
with an average of at least 50% in the following university preparatory courses:
• Grade 12 English
• Grade 11 Mathematics
• Biology 11 or Chemistry 11 or Agriculture
• Integrated Science 10 or equivalent.

Note: Experience is required for the Dairy and Equine specializations.
Please contact the Registry Office for more information.

Technology Diploma (Veterinary)
Admission into the Veterinary Technology program requires high school graduation
with an average of at least 60% in five Grade 12 university preparatory subjects:
• English
• Pre-Calculus Mathematics (or 70% in Academic Mathematics)
• Chemistry
• Biology
• one elective.

Technology Diploma (Environmental Horticulture)
Admission into the Environmental Horticulture Technology program requires high school graduation with an average of at least 60% in five university preparatory subjects:
• Grade 12 English
• Grade 12 Mathematics
• Grade 12 Biology
• one Grade 12 elective
• Grade 11 Chemistry.

Technology (Plant Science)
Admission into the Plant Science Technology program requires high school graduation
with an average of at least 50% in four university preparatory courses:
• Grade 12 English
• Grade 11 Mathematics
• Grade 11 Chemistry
• Grade 10 Biology or Integrated Science.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR B.SC.(AGR.)
Program for Students Graduating from High Schools in the United States of America
Students must have achieved a 'B' average in five Grade 12 university preparatory subjects:
• English
• Pre-Calculus Mathematics*
• any two of the following science requirements: Biology, Chemistry*, Physics*, Geology, Oceanography, or Agriculture
• one other Grade 12 university preparatory subject.

Students must have achieved average SAT I scores of at least 500.
Students who are not U.S. citizens, or whose mother tongue is other than English, may be subject
to additional requirements.

* Applicants who are otherwise qualified but do not have the appropriate physics, chemistry
and/or mathematics courses may be admitted with the requirement that they take the relevant
non-credit introductory studies course(s) in their first year prior to registering in the degree-level counterpart(s). The non-credit introductory studies courses are CHEM0050 Preparatory Chemistry, PHYS0050 Introductory Physics, and MATH0050 Functions.

Financial Information

Note: At the time of printing the 2009/2010 NSAC Calendar, fees for 2009/2010 were unavailable.

The rates shown below are the rates for the 2008/2009 academic year. The rates for 2009/2010
will be posted on the website (www.nsac.ca/reg/money matters) when available.

Nova Scotia Agricultural College reserves the right to make changes without notice in its published scale of charges for tuition, accommodations and meals, and other fees.

All fees are due and payable as of the first day of classes (September 9, 2009, for the Fall semester and January 4, 2010, for the Winter semester). Payment must be by cash, money order, certified cheque, Visa, MasterCard, or debit card. Any student with an unpaid account at the end
of the second week of classes will be permitted to continue only upon settlement
of the outstanding account.

Tuition Fees
(CANADIAN CITIZENS AND PERMANENT RESIDENTS)

* Off-site non-program Distance Education students are charged a $40 DE Course Fee,
but no student fees.

For information on Graduate Program fees, contact the Research & Graduate Studies Office.

Undergraduates are permitted to register for graduate-level courses only with the approval
of the Graduate Coordinator. In cases where undergraduates are permitted to register
for graduate courses, the graduate tuition fee will be applied.

Tuition Fees
(INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)

Books

Student and Technology Renewal Fees
A Student Fee, covering Caution/Development Fund and non-academic student activities
and support programs, and a Technology Renewal fee are charged
to all full- and part-time students. These fees are compulsory and non-refundable.

* Extended Health and Dental Plan
All full-time domestic students at NSAC are automatically enrolled in the Student Health
and Dental plans when they register for classes. The premium for each plan is an annual one; therefore the process for opting out must be done prior to the specified deadline. The deadline
each year coincides with NSAC's last date to register for a course. More information regarding
your Student Health and Dental plans can be found at www.gallivan.ca or by visiting
the on-site Student Benefits Plan Office.

Caution/Development Fund
Full-time students, at the beginning of each semester, must make a payment to cover
the cost of damages to College property, breakage in labs, etc.

In residence, damage to floors, walls, doors, windows, lighting, the sprinkler system, or furniture
in any bedroom will be charged to the occupants of the room in equal shares, and damage
to the common parts of the College and residences will be charged to the entire student body
if the offender is not charged.

All students are subject to a general levy through the office of the Dean of Student Services
for deliberate breakage and damage to buildings and equipment that cannot be traced. The balance of monies collected and not required to cover damages/breakages will be placed into funds to support student residence development, study abroad, and broad-based student development activities
and services.

Program-Related Fees
Students may be required to pay specific program-related fees not shown in the calendar.
These include fees for items such as laboratory coats, steel-toed boots, hard hats, etc.
Full-time students in the Veterinary Technology program are charged an additional Materials
and Service Fee, which is payable at registration. In 2008/2009 this fee was $95 per semester.
For a complete list of supplies and services that are provided to Veterinary Technology students
in return for this fee, contact the Department of Plant and Animal Sciences.

NSAC requires that all students entering the Veterinary Technology program be vaccinated against rabies and show proof of vaccination prior to beginning the program. This is required as a result of the increasing possibility that animals in this region may be infected. The HDVC is given in three doses – one on each of days 0, 7, and 21. Veterinary Technology students will be required to have their serum tested for rabies antibodies two years following the vaccination and those with inadequate levels
of protection will be required to get an additional dose of HDVC.

Students in the Diploma in Enterprise Management program are required to pay an additional $75 Materials and Services Fee per semester to cover the cost of workplace readiness training,
such as First Aid and Occupational Health & Safety, and other services provided.

Residence and Meal Plan Fees (2008/2009 rates)

Students living in residence are provided with a meal plan. Chartwells Food Service operates
the Market Place which is housed in Jenkins Hall and offers a continuous dining service
for residence students. The Market Place is open early in the morning until late in the evening
seven days a week, allowing students meals, snacks and coffee breaks as often as they like
through the day/evening.

Please note that residence students will be charged $50 for a lost room key
and $100 for a lost front-door key.

Graduate/Mature Student Housing
NSAC offers alternative student accommodation on the ground floor of Trueman House.

This program features apartment-style living with peers. It includes a fully equipped kitchen
with lots of cupboard space and a furnished sitting area with cable TV and a computer
with high-speed Internet. Students share these common areas from eleven private furnished
rooms which have local phone service, cable, and high-speed Internet service. The washrooms
and shower rooms are shared.

Rates for 2008/2009 were $588 and $622 monthly, payable at the first of each month.
This includes access to the laundry room, cleaning of common areas, garbage removal,
parking, utilities, high-speed Internet, cable, and local phone service.

Students wishing to apply should forward an application and deposit of $300 to reserve space
in this program. This deposit will be applied to the first month's rent. The deposit will be refunded up to, but no later than, one month prior to your arrival date. Students are required to notify the residence office in writing of their intent to terminate their residence agreement.

Students participating in this program may, but are not required to, purchase a meal plan from the Market Pkace in Jenkins Hall.
Note: Phones, TVs, computers, and connection cables are the responsibility of the student.

Refunds
Withdrawal from the College and/or residence is not effective until the student has completed the appropriate documentation as specified in this Calendar and the Residence Handbook, and has returned the ID Card to Student Services.

Student fees will be refunded to students who withdraw during the first two weeks of the semester. After the second week, there will be no refund except in the case of a withdrawal for health or other compelling compassionate reasons.

Tuition Fees
Refunds for withdrawal from the College will be as follows:

Residence Fees
Students who accept a place in residence and fail to cancel their residence application (in writing) prior to May 31 (returning students) and June 30 (first-time students) for the Fall Semester
and November 30 for the Winter semester will forfeit their residence deposit or be levied
a $300 cancellation fee. Room fees are charged from the first day that residences officially open.
Students who withdraw from residence will be charged room fees as follows:

From the end of the third week, 100% of the room fee for the semester will be charged.

Meal fees are charged on a per-week basis for each week or part week prior to the student's
official withdrawal from residence.

Non-payment of Fees
If fees are owing, you must arrange with Financial Services to pay outstanding
fees before registration will be permitted.

Transcripts will not be issued to students with outstanding accounts.

Application to Graduate
Graduation takes place in May each year. Students intending to graduate must submit an “Application to Graduate” to the Registrar by the previous December 15. Students who apply by November 15
to graduate will receive confirmation from the Registrar prior to the start of the Winter term.
There is no fee charged for an application to graduate submitted by the deadline.
Applications that are submitted after December 15 must be accompanied by a $50 late fee.

Transcripts
Students' academic records, including their official NSAC files, are the property of NSAC.
Students' records are privileged information and to that end transcripts will not be released
by the Registrar to those outside the university without the prior written permission of the student.
As required by their appointment, academic administrators within NSAC have access
to students' complete academic records.

To request a transcript, a student must mail or fax the appropriate form (obtainable at the Registrar's Office or at www.nsac.ca/reg/forms) or a signed letter of request to the Registrar's Office.
It is not possible to accept a transcript request over the telephone. Transcript requests
are processed strictly in the order in which they are received. Although the normal processing
time is approximately five working days, additional time will be required at peak periods.

Official transcripts are forwarded directly from the Registrar's Office to an official third party.

Students whose accounts are in arrears will be denied transcripts until the debt is paid.

Registration Deposit
New Students
The final admission step for new students is to submit the $200 Registration Deposit to the Office
of the Registrar. When this deposit is received, the student is granted a Permit to Register and will receive a package guiding him or her through the registration process. The registration deposit
will be refunded for students who submit written notice of cancellation on or before June 30.
No deposits received after June 30 will be refunded.

Returning Students
Students with outstanding balances will not be permitted to register for the Fall or Winter semester without making arrangements to settle their accounts with Financial Services.

Residence Deposit/Cancellation Fee
New students wishing to apply for accommodation in residence must submit the $190 Residence Deposit by June 1. This may be submitted at the same time as the Registration Deposit. Deposits
are applied to total residence fees. The residence deposit will be refunded, up to but not after June 30, for students who submit written notice of cancellation by that time. No deposits received after June 30 will be refunded.

Returning Students Registered for Residence Room Draw
Returning students wishing to take part in the March Room Draw should contact the Residence Office for details. A cancellation fee of $300 will be levied against any students failing to cancel their application in writing by May 31st.
Note: students with outstanding balances on their accounts will not be permitted to enter the room draw.

Early Arrivals to Residence
Early arrival in residence is normally not possible, but in extenuating circumstances may
be accommodated. A written request documenting why alternative arrangements cannot be made
must be provided to the Residence Manager no later than August 1 for the Fall semester,
or December 1 for Winter. Those granted permission to arrive early will be charged a per diem rate.

Canada Student Loans Program
Eligible students enrolled in the degree and technical programs can apply for Government of Canada student loans and bursaries. Application for a Certificate of Eligibility must be made to the issuing authority of the applicant's province of residence. Information on student loans can be found
at www.nsac.ca/reg/money matters.

Application forms are available as follows:

Nova Scotia
Department of Education
PO Box 2290
Halifax Central
Halifax, NS B3J 3C8

New Brunswick
Department of Post-secondary Education, Training and Labour
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1

Prince Edward Island
Department of Education
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8

Newfoundland & Labrador
Department of Education
Student Aid Division
St. John's, NL A1C 5R9

The application should be completed and filed with the issuing authority during the early summer,
so that an eligibility form can be issued before Registration Day. The applicant then presents
the Certificate of Eligibility at registration time. Once it is signed, the student may take
it to the lending agency to arrange for funds.

International Student Information

Typical Costs Per Year (in Canadian dollars):
Note: At the time of printing the 2009/2010 NSAC Calendar, tuition fees for 2009/2010
were unavailable. The rates shown below are the rates for the 2008/2009 academic year.

Information regarding off-campus housing and leases can be found on the Student Services
website (www.nsac.ca/stuserv).

Student Visa and Health Insurance
International students must have proof of a student visa and health insurance
before permission to register will be granted.

Regulations and Procedures

All students are under the charge of the President and are responsible to him at all times for their conduct. The President is authorized to make any additional regulations found necessary for the discipline of the College and to impose fines or other penalties for any infraction of rules and regulations. The President has delegated responsibility for student discipline to the Dean of Student Services. NSAC rules with respect to student behaviour and the process for dealing with student discipline are contained in the Community Standards section of the Student Handbook.

Every student is expected to show, both within and outside the College, such respect for order, morality, and the rights of others, and such sense of personal honour, as is demanded of good citizens. Students found guilty of immoral, dishonest, or improper conduct, violation of rules,
or failure to make satisfactory progress shall be liable to College discipline. Students should
make themselves familiar with details of the regulations and procedures, which are published
in the NSAC Student Handbook under Community Standards and in the Residence Handbook,
available at www.nsac.ca/stuserv.

Students are encouraged to participate in approved College orientation activities.
Hazing as a part of initiation is forbidden.

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) Act provides for the protection
of an individual's right to privacy but also requires that certain records be disclosed upon request unless they are exempted from the disclosure. The Act requires that the College not disclose
personal information if that information would constitute an unreasonable invasion of personal privacy. Applicants to NSAC are advised that information they provide along with other information placed in a student file will be used in conjunction with College practices for internal use and will
not be disclosed to third parties except in compliance with the FOIPOP Act or as otherwise
required by law. The Federal Statistics Act allows Statistics Canada to collect student information
for statistical analysis, but this information will not be released in a manner that identifies individual students. Please note that the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission collects
this information for Statistics Canada and does similar analysis.

Further information on the use of this information can be obtained from Statistics Canada's website (www.statcan.ca) or by writing to the Post-secondary Section, Centre for Education Statistics,
17th Floor, R. H. Coats Building, Tunney's Pasture, Ottawa, ON K1A 0T6.

Advising
NSAC is committed to providing students with assistance in the transition to university life
and guidance throughout the academic process. Academic advisors are assigned to all students, assisting them with a wide variety of issues from time management to program selection.
It is important to note that the final responsibility for program success rests with the student.

Academic Standing
Academic records are reviewed after every term. Students are assessed with an academic
standing as follows:
• None – students who only take a single course do not receive an academic standing
• Good – students with two or more courses who are not on Probation, Academic Dismissal,
or the President's List
• President's List – students who are in the top 10 percent of their category (Tech, Eng, Degree)
– they must have a term average of at least 80%, be enrolled in four or more courses,
and not have any failures
• Probation – students who have a sessional average less than 50%, or who have failed 50 percent
or more of their courses (including Drop Fails), or whose cumulative average is less than 60%
(less than 55% for Tech students)
• Academic Dismissal – students are dismissed if they have two consecutive terms
(normally Fall/Winter) of two or more courses where they have a sessional average
below 50% or they have failed 50 percent or more of their courses (including Drop Fails).

Academic Probation can be assessed after each term. Students on Academic Probation can continue to register on their own while on probation.

At the end of the academic year (after the Winter semester) academic records will be reviewed
and students with poor academic records may, at that time, be placed on Academic Probation
or Academically Dismissed (Required to Withdraw) for a full semester (normally the Fall semester, applying to return in the Winter semester).

Academic Probation
Academic Probation is assessed each term. Students are placed on Academic Probation
if they are taking two or more courses and:
• they have a sessional average less than 50%, or
• they have failed 50% or more of their courses (including Drop Fails), or
• their cumulative average is less than 60% (less than 55% for Tech students).

Students on Academic Probation need to work with their advisors to ensure that they have a plan
in place to assist them in improving their academic performance. Students on probation are limited
to a maximum workload of 5 credit courses for degree students and 6 credit courses for technical students.

Removal From Academic Probation
Students will not be removed from Academic Probation until their cumulative average
is at least 60% (at least 55% for Tech students).

Academic Dismissal (Required To Withdraw)
Academic Dismissal is assessed only after the Winter semester. Students will be Dismissed for a full semester if they have two consecutive terms (normally Fall/Winter) of two or more courses where:

• they have a sessional average below 50%, or
• they have failed 50% or more of their courses (including Drop Fails).

Note: Students returning from a period of Academic Dismissal are automatically placed on Academic Probation.

Academic Dismissal – Appeal Policy
Grounds for Appeal
The following are the only grounds that a student may use for appealing Academic Dismissal:
• medically documented/supported personal illness, injury, or trauma
• documented/supported severe traumatic circumstances in immediate family, such as death or serious illness.

Appeal Process Procedures and Deadlines
1. Students must submit a letter to the Registrar requesting that their status be appealed. The letter should clearly demonstrate that the appeal is in accordance with the Grounds for Appeal in the section above. Documentation supporting any claims made must also be included. All information contained in the letter will be kept confidential.
2. Appeals relating to Winter semester performance must be received by 4:30 pm on June 15. The Registrar will meet with members of the Standards and Admissions Committee to review the appeal.
3. Students will be informed of the decision by letter only. All decisions are final.

ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY
Academic Integrity
NSAC students are expected to display self-discipline and maturity throughout their period of study.
At times there may be considerable pressure to achieve high grades, and some students
may be tempted to obtain grades in a dishonest manner.

Practices such as cheating, plagiarism, and other misrepresentation relating to academic work compromise the integrity of the College and the degrees and diplomas that the College awards.
The College does not condone these or other forms of academic misconduct under
any circumstances and will take appropriate disciplinary action.

Regulations concerning Academic Misconduct can be found in the NSAC Student Code of Conduct, and the Guidelines for Dealing with Cases of Academic Dishonesty at NSAC. These documents
are available at www.nsac.ca/stuserv and in the Community Standards section
of the NSAC Student Handbook.

Missing Classes and Course Work
Nova Scotia Agricultural College students are responsible for their academic success.
They are expected to attend all lectures and laboratory periods in the courses for which
they are registered and to complete all of their coursework on time. Some courses
have mandatory attendance requirements which will be stated in the course outline.

A student who misses any coursework (e.g. classes, tests, assignments, etc.) due to medical
or personal circumstances beyond their control must immediately contact the instructor to discuss
the situation and how it might impact their academic performance. Together the instructor
and the student should determine how best to complete the missed coursework, or to work
out an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.

The Registrar’s Office may, in some circumstances, issue a notice on behalf of a student who
has left suddenly due to a medical or family emergency. As soon as possible the student is required
to contact the individual instructors and discuss the completion of the missed coursework
or an appropriate accommodation.

Supporting documentation, such as a letter from a doctor, will normally be required for any significant accommodations. A student who misses significant periods of time may not be able to make
up missed coursework and may be required to forfeit the course. This decision will be made
by the Vice-President Academic in conjunction with the instructor and the Registrar.
Misrepresentation of medical or personal circumstances will constitute academic dishonesty
and will be referred to the Academic Integrity Committee.

Advanced Standing
Students who have completed courses at other post-secondary institutions or who have completed advanced studies at the secondary school level may be eligible to receive credit for work done
on the following basis:
• Each course must be at the same academic level as the one it is replacing.
• Each course must satisfy a requirement of the student's academic program.
• Elective credits may be awarded for courses that have no direct match in the NSAC curriculum.
• Students enrolled in a four-year degree program must complete a minimum of 15 courses at NSAC to graduate.
• Students enrolled in an Engineering Diploma program must complete a minimum of 11 courses
at NSAC to graduate.
• Students enrolled in a technical diploma program must complete a minimum of one-half
of the required courses at NSAC to graduate.

Students may be eligible for advanced credit standing based on International Baccalaureate (IB)
or Advanced Placement (AP) results. Credits, up to a maximum of 10, may be awarded for students with Higher Level IB class scores of 5, 6, or 7 or an AP national exam score of 4 or 5. Students
who have successfully completed their International Baccalaureate Diploma with a total score
of 30 or higher are guaranteed 10 credits in the B.Sc.(Agr.) program. Those wishing to apply for credit at NSAC based on IB or AP must supply an official transcript of test results to the Registrar's Office. The student will be notified once the assessment is complete.

Transcripts received after August 15 for the Fall semester, or after December 1 for the Winter semester, may not be evaluated before Add/Drop deadlines. Please consult the Registrar's Office
for information concerning your application and transfer credits.

Athletics
All full-time students in good standing are eligible to play for teams representing the College,
subject to conditions established by NSAC, the Atlantic Colleges Athletic Association,
and the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association.

All teams or groups that represent the institution must be accompanied by a member of the College staff or a senior leader (non-student) approved by the Athletic Director (for athletics) or the Dean
of Student Services (for groups or clubs).

Auditing Courses
A student may, with the permission of the instructor, audit a course. Terms and conditions
of the audit will be set forth by the instructor at the outset. Students who do not fulfill the conditions may have their privileges revoked, and will not have the audit recorded on their transcript.
Audit students are not entitled to evaluation of their performance.

Students wishing to Audit a course must adhere to the same registration deadlines as students taking the course for credit.

Challenge for Credit
Students who have acquired competence in material covered by an NSAC course may obtain credit for the course by means of a course challenge.

Procedures
• Application for Challenge for Credit is made to the Registrar. A Challenge for Credit is charged
at 50% of the course fee.
• The department that is responsible for the course in question must be satisfied that there
is a reasonable basis for requesting a Challenge for Credit, such as previous work experience
or educational experience for which a credit cannot be obtained directly. The department may designate courses that cannot be challenged. The academic basis of the department's decision
is final and cannot be appealed.
• The Challenge for Credit will normally be in the form of a comprehensive examination,
but for a course with an accompanying laboratory or project(s) the department may require the demonstration of appropriate skills as a prerequisite to, or as a part of, the Challenge for Credit examination. A Challenge for Credit examination is given at the discretion of, and is administered by, the department.
• The department and instructor concerned will determine the content and format of the Challenge
for Credit examination.
• A Challenge for Credit examination will be given at a time arranged by the department, but must be completed and the grade submitted prior to the last date for adding a course for the term in which the particular course is offered.
• Challenge for Credit examinations will be graded as either Pass or Fail. This grade is final and cannot be appealed. If the Challenge for Credit examination is passed, the course will appear on the student's transcript indicating a 'P' for pass. Challenge for Credit examination failures will not be recorded on the student's transcript.
• No student may Challenge for Credit a course that appears on the student's transcript. This includes courses assigned a Drop Fail (DF) or Audit status and courses offered at NSAC or courses attempted elsewhere for which a credit would normally have been granted by NSAC. The latter information can be obtained from the Registrar's Office.
• A student currently on Academic Probation or with a Required to Withdraw status may not Challenge for Credit.
• A student may not Challenge for Credit more than once in any course.
• A maximum of six credits may be accumulated by Challenge for Credit.

Course Load
Normal Course Load
A normal full-time course load for students registered in the degree program is considered to be five courses per semester. A normal full-time course load for students registered in the technical program is five to six courses per semester, depending on the program.

Course Overload
Students registered in the degree program who wish to take more than six courses in a single term must have the permission of the Vice-President Academic in consultation with the student's advisor. Students registered in the technical program who wish to take more than seven courses in a single term must have the permission of the Vice-President Academic in consultation with the student's advisor.

Dropping Courses
Deadline to Drop a Course Without Penalty
The last day to drop a course without academic penalty is 4:30 pm on the Friday of the seventh week of classes (October 16, 2009, for the Fall semester and February 19, 2010, for the Winter semester).

Drop Failure
A Drop Fail in a course is a grade assigned when a student drops the course at the Registrar's Office after “the last day for dropping a course without academic penalty” and no later than the last day permitted for a Drop Fail. A Drop Fail is counted as a failed subject when determining student standings. When determining averages a Drop Fail is not counted as a course (mark). It is recorded on the transcript as a 'DF'. Courses marked as DF will not be included in determining full-time status. Students must notify the instructor of their intention to Drop Fail.

Deadline for Drop Fail Status
The last day to declare a Drop Fail status for a course is 4:30 pm on the Friday of the 11th week of classes (November 20, 2009, for the Fall semester and March 19, 2010, for the Winter semester).
If a student is registered for a course after the deadline date indicated for a Drop Fail, the mark earned will be entered on the record regardless of whether or not the examination is written.

Examinations
Examination Regulations
1. No student may leave the examination room until one-half hour after the beginning
of the examination.
2. No student may be admitted to the examination room after one-half hour of the time allotted
for the examination has passed.
3. A student must not communicate with any other student during the examination period.
4. Foreign language paper dictionaries, reported to and approved by the proctor, may be used
by students whose native language is not English. Electronic translators are not permitted
to be used during exams.
5. All texts, handbooks, notes, calculators, and other electronic devices (e.g. cell phones, PDAs, translators) must be deposited with the proctor before the student takes a seat, unless special provision has been made by the examiner, in writing, for any of these items to be used during
the exam period.
6. Students who contravene an exam regulation will normally be allowed to complete their examination unless they are deemed by the proctor to be causing a disturbance. Following the examination period both student and proctor should complete an NSAC Judicial Committee Incident Report so that the matter can be referred to the NSAC Judicial Committee.
7. All forms of academic dishonesty are considered serious offences at NSAC, and any student
who commits such an offence runs the risk of a range of sanctions, including a failure in the course
or a requirement to withdraw from the University.
8. Sign-in and sign-out sheets are to be used during all exams.
9. If an entire day of exams is cancelled (e.g. NSAC storm closure) the exams on that day will normally be rescheduled to the day after the posted exam schedule. Should a campus closure be necessary, students will be informed by local media and NSAC e-mail.

Rereading of an Examination
A student may consult with the instructor for information on and interpretation of the evaluation of his/her examination paper. If the student is not satisfied after consultation, he/she may apply to the Registrar's Office for a reread. The application must be submitted within 30 days of the release of the original mark and be accompanied by a $100 fee. The fee will be returned if the mark is raised, but will be forfeited if it is not. The reread is to be performed by an appropriate person outside the institution and arranged by the head of the department concerned.

Supplemental Examination
Supplemental examinations are not offered.

Deferred Examinations
A deferred examination is permitted only on extreme compassionate grounds and requires proper certification. Unless the student presents further certification, each deferred examination must be written within two weeks of the day on which the regular examination in the course was scheduled. Permission to defer an exam and arrangements for the specific time and place of writing are to be made by the instructor in consultation with the Registrar.

Grades
Basis of Marking
NSAC courses are marked according to a numeric grading scale of 0100; a passing grade is 50%. The evaluation of a course may be based on tests, laboratory exercises, other assignments, examinations, and attendance. In determining a final mark, instructors will take into consideration the total work of the course. The evaluation method used by one instructor will not necessarily be the one used by another.
At the beginning of each course, professors are required to indicate to students, in writing, the attendance requirements and the workload for the course, together with the dates and values of tests, term papers, quizzes, other assignments, and final examinations. No credit is given for a course unless all requirements for it have been completed.

Grade Appeals
Wherever possible, the student should resolve differences over assigned grades with the course instructor. After consultation with the instructor, the student may still wish to appeal the grade. The appeal must be submitted in writing to the Registrar, along with the $25 non-refundable fee, after release of final marks and no later than 30 days after the release of final marks. The Registrar may waive the 30-day deadline in exceptional circumstances.
Appeals of grades will be considered by a committee convened by the Registrar and consisting of the Vice-President Academic, the Department Head, the Chair of the Standards and Admissions Committee, and one member of Faculty Council selected by the student. In the case where one of the committee members is the instructor of the course in question, the Vice-President Academic will appoint an alternate. The committee will consider written submissions from the student and the instructor, and may request to meet with either of them. An appeal may be based on questions of process or content. In the case of the latter, any grade changes must be based on a reread. If the committee does not recommend a reread, the student may ask for one. In that case the student must pay a $100 fee, which will be refunded if the resulting grade is higher. Grades resulting from rereads may be higher or lower than the original grade and are final. The Department Head for the course in question will recommend to the appeals committee an external person or persons who will be selected to conduct the reread. In the case where the Department Head is the instructor of the course in question, the Vice-President Academic will recommend the external reader to the committee.
All decisions of the grades appeals committee are final. In the case where a grade is changed, the instructor will be provided with a written explanation for the change.

Release of Final Grades
Official records of grades, transcripts, degrees, or diplomas will be withheld pending full payment of all outstanding balances owing to the College.

Graduation
Application for Graduation
Students intending to graduate in May must submit an “Application to Graduate” to the Registrar by the previous December 15. There is no charge for applications received by the Registry on or before December 15; however, applications received after December 15 must be accompanied by a $50 late fee. Applications are available at the Registrar's Office or on the website at www.nsac.ca/reg/forms.

Graduation Requirements
Graduands may opt to fulfill the program requirements in place at the time they entered the program or those in place at the time of graduation. The graduand must completely satisfy the syllabus he/she chooses. In the event that required courses are no longer offered, the College will prescribe appropriate substitutes.

Diplomas Granted in Absentia
Students not planning to attend the Convocation Ceremony must submit the “Intention to Graduate
In Absentia” form to the Registrar's office not later than 24 hours prior to the ceremony.
Forms are available in the Registry Office and on the website at www.nsac.ca/reg/forms.

Academic Residency Requirements
B.Sc.(Agr.)
Students intending to graduate with a B.Sc.(Agr.) must successfully complete a minimum
of 15 semester courses at NSAC, including 6 of the last 10 required courses.

B.Tech
Students intending to graduate with a B.Tech must successfully complete a minimum
of 15 semester courses at NSAC, including 6 of the last 10 required courses.

Engineering Diploma
Students intending to graduate with an Engineering Diploma must successfully complete
a minimum of 11 courses at NSAC, including 6 of the last 10 required courses.

Technical Diploma
Students intending to graduate with a Technical Diploma must successfully complete a minimum
of one-half of the total required courses at NSAC, including 7 of the last 12.

Time to Completion of Academic Programs
Students are expected to complete their academic programs within a specified timeframe.
This ensures that their skills and knowledge are current at the time of graduation.
• Students must complete the B.Sc. (Agr.) program within 10 years of enrollment
in their first B.Sc. (Agr.) course.
• Students must complete the B.Tech – Applied Science program within 10 years of enrollment
in their first B.Tech – Applied Science course.
• Students must complete the B.Tech – Environmental Horticulture program within 6 years
of enrollment in their first B.Tech – Environmental Horticulture course.
• Students must complete the Environmental Horticulture Technology Diploma program
within 6 years of enrollment in their first Environmental Horticulture Technology Diploma course.
• Students must complete the Diploma in Enterprise Management program within 6 years
of enrollment in their first Diploma in Enterprise Management course.
• Students must complete the Veterinary Technology Diploma program within 6 years of enrollment
in their first Veterinary Technology Diploma course.
• Students must complete the Plant Science Technology Diploma program within 6 years
of enrollment in their first Plant Science Technology Diploma course.
• Students must complete the Engineering Diploma program within 4 years of enrollment
in their first Engineering Diploma course.
Notwithstanding these regulations, students may make a request to the Registrar for an extension
to their academic program time to completion.

Transfer Credits for Technical Graduates Admitted to the NSAC B.Sc.(Agr.) Program
Students who have graduated from an NSAC Technical diploma program, and who have been admitted to the NSAC B.Sc.(Agr.) program, shall be awarded a minimum of 10 credits toward the NSAC B.Sc.(Agr.) program, provided all other program requirements are met.

Applicants with Technical diplomas from other institutions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and these applicants will normally be awarded the 10-course minimum if their technical program matches one of those offered by NSAC.

Minimum Cumulative Average Requirements for the B.Sc.(Agr.), B.Tech, B.Eng. and Diploma in Enterprise Management
Students are required to have a minimum cumulative average of 60% in all courses required for the program in order to graduate. Courses transferred from other institutions are not normally considered in calculating the cumulative average.

Standing on Graduation (effective September 2006)
With High Honours
Cumulative average of 90% or higher

With Honours
Cumulative average of 80–89.9%

Second Diploma
The minimum requirement for a second Technical diploma is 12 additional courses that include
all of the required courses of the syllabus.

Advanced Standing
Students who successfully complete a Technical diploma program at NSAC and apply to the B.Sc.(Agr.) program will receive a minimum of 10 credits towards their degree.

Health Insurance Requirements
International students not covered by a Canadian provincial health insurance plan are required
to purchase a health insurance policy through the College. Once admitted, students will be registered for coverage effective as of their date of arrival in Canada. The charge will be included on each student's account. Other insurance policies from home countries will not be accepted.
International students who bring their immediate families to Canada must ensure
they have appropriate health coverage.

Full-time Canadian students are automatically enrolled in the Gallivan Health/Dental Insurance Plan. For more information see www.gallivan.ca.

Students who participate in varsity athletics are covered by a “sport” insurance policy. Details can be obtained through the Athletic Department.

It is the students' responsibility to ensure that they have adequate health and accident insurance. The College does not accept any responsibility for costs related to accident or sickness for students participating in programs of study, athletic, or College-related events.

For students who already have coverage it is possible to opt out. The premium for each plan is an annual one; therefore the process for opting out must be done prior to the specified deadline, which coincides with NSAC's last date to register for a course. See www.gallivan.ca for the opt-out form.

Permission to Take Courses Elsewhere
NSAC students wishing to enroll in courses at other institutions for credit in an NSAC program must obtain, in advance, a Letter of Permission from the Registrar.

Courses that are taken without a Letter of Permission will not be credited towards
a student's program.

Letter of Permission forms are available at the Registrar's Office.

Plagiarism
Copying someone else's work without giving him/her credit is plagiarizing.

The most obvious form of plagiarism is simply to copy word for word from a book,
article or Internet site, omitting quotation marks and any mention of the original author.

A slightly more subtle form of plagiarism occurs when a writer's ideas are used by someone
trying to pass them off as their own. Admittedly, in this second case, exact words used
by the original writer may not be copied, but the essence of what the original writer wrote is. Therefore, it is plagiarism.

The fact that one is not copying from printed, published sources does not absolve one from the charge of plagiarism. One may be justly accused and convicted of plagiarism for copying unpublished term papers, essays, assignments, reports (including laboratory reports), and collections.

President's List
The top 10 percent of students within each program of study (Degree, Engineering, and Technology) will be included on the President's List. These students must have a term average of 80% or higher, have been enrolled in four or more courses, and have no failures (including Drop Fails).

Readmission
Former students of NSAC must complete an Application for Admission to be readmitted.
Students who have been Academically Dismissed (required to withdraw) from NSAC must apply to the Registrar for readmission. Applications for readmission will be considered on an individual basis. Applications must be accompanied by a letter outlining the factors that accounted for poor academic performance and explaining why the applicant feels ready to commence studies again.

Registration
Computerized Registration
NSAC uses Datatel's Colleague Student Information System (WebAdvisor) to enable students to register for courses via the web from anywhere in the world. Once students have paid the registration deposit, they will be issued a Permit to Register, which includes login information (Username and Password) and instructions on how to register using the WebAdvisor system. No-program students will be registered by the Registry Office. WebAdvisor provides students with confidential access to their own personal information including class schedule, address information, grades, and financial information. WebAdvisor can be accessed at www.nsac.ca/reg/register.asp.

Course Registrations
It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that he/she is properly registered in courses. Students will receive credit only for courses in which they are registered by the deadline to add courses. Conversely, a student who does not properly withdraw from a course will receive a mark of “0” for that course and will be responsible for all tuition fees. Deadlines for adding and dropping courses are strictly enforced.

Prerequisites
Students may be removed from courses for which they do not have prerequisites. Prerequisite waivers can be granted only by the instructors and must be submitted in writing, with the instructor's signature, to the Registrar.

Residence
Residence regulations are to be found in the NSAC Student Handbook under Community Standards, and in the Residence Handbook, available at www.nsac.ca/stuserv.

Student Safety
Students must comply with all safety requirements of the College. This includes safety rules specific
to programs and courses.

Student Status
Scholarship students are normally required to be enrolled in four or more courses per semester.

Full-time
Students who are taking three or more credit courses in a semester, are registered in a program, and have ongoing status are full-time students.

Part-time
Students who are taking fewer than three courses, are registered in a program, and have ongoing status are part-time students.

Visiting
Students who are admitted to one or more courses on the basis of a Letter of Permission from another bona fide post-secondary institution are visiting students. Visiting students do not have ongoing student status. That is, if they wished to enroll for another semester they would be required to go through the Application for Admission process again.

No Program
Students may be admitted to one or more courses on a “no-program” basis. Admission is to specified courses on a case-by-case basis. Noprogram students do not have ongoing student status.

Transcripts
Students' academic records, including their official NSAC files, are the property of NSAC. Students' records are privileged information and to that end transcripts will not be released by the Registrar to those outside the university without the prior written permission of the student. As required by their appointment, academic administrators within NSAC have access to students' complete academic records.

To request a transcript, a student must mail or fax the appropriate form, obtainable
from the Registrar's Office or at www.nsac.ca/reg/forms, or a signed letter of request to the Registrar's Office. It is not possible to accept a transcript request over the telephone. Transcript requests
are processed strictly in the order in which they are received. Although the normal processing
time is approximately five working days, additional time will be required at peak periods.

Official transcripts are forwarded directly from the Registrar's Office to an official third party.
Students whose accounts are in arrears will be denied transcripts until the debt is paid.

Withdrawal
Students who wish to withdraw from NSAC must notify the Registrar's Office. Forms are available
at Registry or online at www.nsac.ca/reg/forms. After the first two weeks of classes, students
will not be able to withdraw from all their courses using the Student Information System;
it must then be done in person at the Registrar's Office. At the time of withdrawal,
the student must return the Student ID Card.

Explanation of Terms and Codes

Program Codes

Degree 

COURSE CODES
Each course is described by an alphanumeric code. The alpha prefix identifies the main subject
area (as noted in the Legend below), and the numeric suffix identifies the specific course
and the course level. For example, CHEM1000 is a course offered in Chemistry at the 1000 level.
Courses numbered 1000 or higher indicate degree credit courses. Courses numbered 0100 to 0999 are offered in Technology programs. Numbers up to 0099 are offered as non-credit requirements. Courses numbered 5000+ are offered in the Graduate Program.

Courses with an 'A' designation focus on one or more aspects of the agri-food system
– the production, management, processing, and marketing of crops and livestock and their products. Other courses may use agricultural examples, but are not designated 'A' because their main focus
is not on the agri-food system.

Some first-year core courses are offered by distance delivery in addition to or instead of traditional delivery. These courses are denoted by DE.

Alpha Prefixes